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The February Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals meeting is canceled. The Washington Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Feb. 23) at town hall. Agenda includes welcoming new members; election of officers; work session on the Sunnyview boundary line adjustment; and proposals for a Citizens Planning Education Association short-course training and for moving the...Read More »

Staff members from Rep. Robert Hurt’s congressional office are at the Rappahannock County Library from 10 to noon tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 6) to meet with constituents who need assistance with federal agencies. Washington Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday (Feb. 9) at town hall. Agenda includes authorization of a joint town council/planning commission public hearing...Read More »

The Democratic Committee meets 7 p.m. Tuesday (Feb. 2) at the county library. All are welcome, you don’t have to be a member to participate. Contact Ross O’Donoghue at 540-987-8019. Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday (Feb. 2) at the county courthouse. Agenda includes: introduction of assistant county administrator...Read More »

Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) meets 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 28) at the courthouse. Agenda includes: election of officers; Mills House location; draft BZA annual report; draft amendments BZA rules of procedure; discussion of Fort decision. Piedmont Softball Association’s registration are now open for the spring season in Amissville. All area girls...Read More »

Washington Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday (Jan. 12) at town hall. Agenda includes: appointment of a planning commission member; consideration of two ESS proposals; and scheduling a review of Meuse Tourist Home special use permit. Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets 5:30 p.m. today (Jan. 8) at the courthouse. Piedmont Dispute...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. Monday (Jan. 5) at the courthouse. The agenda includes election of board officers and appointments; VDOT report; Line of Duty Act (report); resolutions of appreciation of Robert Weinberg (BZA chair), Wendy Weinberg (The Theatre at Little Washington) and Sandra Maskas (Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services Board);...Read More »

Rappahannock County Public Schools close at 12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Dec. 19) and will reopen Jan. 6. The Rappahannock News will be closed next Monday (Dec. 22) for the Christmas holiday, reopening the following Monday (Dec. 29); and will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, for New Year’s Day, reopening Friday, Jan. 2. All county government offices will be...Read More »

Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation will not operate tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 12, in observance of an in-service training. Washington Town Council meeting: Due to the lack of a quorum Dec. 8, a special meeting of the Washington Town Council is scheduled for 7 p.m. next Monday (Dec. 15) at the town hall. The agenda includes the appointment of...Read More »

The Washington Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday (Dec. 8) at town hall. Agenda highlights include appointment of a council member to temporarily fill the vacancy on the council until a special election is held, consideration of an ESS wastewater plant maintenance proposal and announcement of the solicitation of letters of interest from residents...Read More »

Staff members from Rep. Robert Hurt’s congressional office are at the Rappahannock County Library from 10 to noon tomorrow (Friday, Nov. 7) to meet with constituents who need assistance with federal agencies. Washington Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday (Nov. 10) at town hall. On the agenda: public hearing on the consideration and review of...Read More »

People Incorporated is seeking volunteers to work with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. Volunteers are needed in several capacities for the site in Warrenton (which also serves Rappahannock County taxpayers). Volunteers will be trained using the IRS’ Link and Learn Taxes program, after which IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation...Read More »

The October meeting of the Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals is cancelled. The NAACP Culpeper Branch meets at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Oct. 16) at 1401 Old Fredericksburg Rd., Culpeper. For more information, call 540-727-1305. The 4-H Horse Club meets every other Monday from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at 10 Estes Mill Rd., Sperryville, to ride...Read More »

The following are closed Monday (Oct. 13) in observance of Columbus Day: Rappahannock County government offices, Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services transportation, Union First Market Bank, BB&T, Department of Motor Vehicles and the Rappahannock News, which also has an early deadline for the Oct. 16 edition. All items for publication should be submitted no later than tomorrow...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Board of Supervisors meets at 2 p.m. Monday (Oct. 6) in the county courthouse. The agenda includes a presentation from John Reid, Foothills Housing Corporation; vehicle decal issue; courthouse project report; pager tower permit renewal; town charter annulment process (informational); sheriff’s office budget discussion; and more. The Washington Town Council meets at 7...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Democratic Committee meets at 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the library. Non-members welcome. For more information, contact Ross O’Donoghue at 540-987-8019.. Caregivers Support Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Reynold Baptist Church in Sperryville. The next meeting is Thursday (Oct. 2). For...Read More »

The Architectural Review Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 18) at the town hall on Gay Street. The agenda includes modifications to front of 211 Main St.; attorney Michael Brown change to existing sign at 211 Main St.; and modifications to 132 Gay St. The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7:30...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, Sept. 11) at the courthouse. At its Aug. 14 meeting, the board elected officers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, choosing Alex Sharp as chairman, Keir Whitson as vice-chairman, David Aldrich as treasurer and Andrew Haley as secretary. Rick Lessard, who served as...Read More »

The Rappahannock County School Board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 9) in the high school band room. To see the agenda, visit rappahannockschools.us or boarddocs.com/vsba/rcpsva/Board.nsf. The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 11) at the courthouse. At its Aug. 14 meeting, the board elected officers for the 2014-2015 fiscal year, choosing...Read More »

The following are closed Monday (Sept. 1) for Labor Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Rappahannock County Public Schools; Union First Market Bank; Rappahannock-Rapidan Community Services transportation; BB&T; Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles; and the Rappahannock News, which has early deadlines for the Sept. 4 edition. All items for publication should be submitted no later...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 27) at the county courthouse. The agenda includes: Welch family apartment. The Blue Ridge Chorale’s first rehearsal of the fall/winter season is 6:30 p.m. Monday (Aug. 25) at Open Door Baptist Church (754 Germanna Hwy., Culpeper). The Youth Chorale, for children seven and...Read More »

The Architectural Review Board meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday (Aug. 19) at town hall. The agenda includes signage at 311 Gay St. and renovations to 30 Mount Prospect Ln. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (Aug. 20) at the county courthouse on Gay Street. The agenda includes Welch family apartment. Caregivers Support...Read More »

The Washington Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday (Aug. 11) at town hall. The agenda includes consideration of an proposal for scum removal at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, proposals for generator maintenance, presentation of a print of George Washington and September meeting date change. The Rappahannock County School Board meets at 7 p.m. Aug....Read More »

The July meetings of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission and the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority are cancelled. The Rappahannock County School Board holds a work session to review the Virginia Association of School Superintendents’ (VASS) report at 6 p.m. Tuesday (July 29) in the conference room at the school board office. Caregivers Support Group meets on...Read More »

The July meetings of the Rappahannock County Planning Commission and the Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority are cancelled. The Rappahannock County Board of Zoning Appeals meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (July 23) at the county courthouse. The agenda includes Parrish setback variances. Panther Camp, a mandatory contact football camp for all those wishing to play varsity...Read More »

The Architectural Review Board meets at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, July 10) at town hall on Gay Street. Agenda includes: Frederic and Alice Catlin, picket fencing at 566 Mount Salem Ave.; Jeff Akseizer, renovations at 330 Porter St. The Washington Town Council meets at 7 p.m. Monday (July 14) in town hall. The agenda includes speeding...Read More »

Caregivers Support Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Reynold Baptist Church in Sperryville. The next meeting is today (Thursday, July 3). For more information, contact Danny Wilson at 540-547-4126 or rapplander@gmail.com. The following offices are closed tomorrow (Friday, July 4) in observance of Independence...Read More »

Rappahannock Aging Together Team meets at 2:30 p.m. today (Thursday, June 26) at the county library to discuss the Virginia Wounded Warrior program. Area veterans and area citizens are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Dianna Banks at 540-829-6405 or Dbanks@agingtogether.org. The Town of Washington, the Old Rag Master Naturalists, RLEP and RappFLOW host...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 7 p.m. (a change from the usual 5:30 p.m.) tonight (Thursday, June 12) at the courthouse. On the agenda are public hearings for a proposed sewer rate increase in Sperryville, and proposed changes to the authority’s rules and regulations. The Rappahannock County Planning Commission meets at 7:30...Read More »

RappCats holds its annual meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 29) in the Jamieson Room at the library (4 Library Rd., Washington). Discussion items: Summary of 2013 activity and achievements and goals for 2014. Members will vote on a proposed slate of directors. For more information, call 540-987-8099 or email rappcats@rappcats.org. The Rappahannock County...Read More »

The following offices are closed on Monday (May 26) in observance of Memorial Day: Rappahannock County government offices; Rappahannock County Public Schools; Union First Market Bank; BB&T; Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles customer service centers; U.S. Postal Service; Rappahannock Rapidan Community Services transportation services; Rappahannock News (early deadlines in effect for the May 29 edition. All...Read More »

Caregivers Support Group meets on the first and third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon at Reynold Baptist Church in Sperryville. The next meeting is Thursday (May 22). For more information, contact Danny Wilson at 540-547-4126 or rapplander@gmail.com. The NAACP Culpeper Branch meets at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 15) at 1401 Old...Read More »

The Rappahannock County Water and Sewer Authority meets at 5:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 8) in the Rappahannock County courthouse. The Washington Architectural Review Board meets at 7:30 p.m. tonight (Thursday, May 8) at town hall. Agenda includes: Gary and Michelle Schwartz, installation of new storage shed; George Eatman, addition of sunroom; Beverly and John...Read More »